Rollerblade Maxxum 90 Inline Skates

I just skate for fitness purposes, but wanted the experience to be as fun as possible. Researching inline skates was a bit overwhelming at first, so I scoured the internet for reviews. This model, along with 3-4 others kept popping up. I didnt understand why some models cost $100 and others cost $350+. But I chose these because of their speed and agility. And dang, I'm glad I got them.

In my 30's now, I took a 20-ish year hiatus from inline skates, then picked it back up a few years ago when I came across a bargain on some used Nike's. I decided to upgrade from those older skates after a strap broke off, and was deemed irreplaceable. Plus, Nike got out the inline segment years ago; finding replacement parts is virtually impossible. Ive always been a big believer in having fun while exercising I took a risk on these Maxxum 90's. It was like upgrading from an iPhone 5 to an iPhone X! These skates are incredible!

I'm 6-1, 180 pounds. Normally wear a size 12 tennis shoes; bought the skates in 12.5. My first skate on these was painful in some spots, but then I realized I didnt have the tongue pushed all the way into the boot. Plus these skates have fancy and VERY sturdy latchet straps that can cut off your circulation if you want them to. I think I had them ratcheted too tight. My second skate I took a little more time putting them on, made sure the tongue was all the way in, and gave myself a little breathing room with the straps. The 2nd skate was the MOST FUN SKATE Ive ever experienced! I was zig-zagging on the concrete like an ice skater on a freshly zambonie-d surface.

Yes the skates are fast, but not so fast that I felt scared. They were totally worth the extra money. They are super well made, and will last a very long time. The boot is pretty comfortable, but I'm not prone to foot pain. I have an average-to-narrow width foot. I would definitely upsize 0.5-1.0 sizes. Even if they are a tad too big, the straps will keep your feet rock solid if you want them to. The skates roll very quiet and smooth. The thing that surprised me the most was how easily and quickly I could turn; the edges are as sharp as hockey skates. Also, upgrading from old worn down Nike skates to these top of the line Rollerblades, I didnt really know what to expect. But I am so glad I took the risk. And save yourself some money, buy last year's model. All the specs, bearings, wheels, plastic mold, are exactly the same from year to year (at least in my many hours of research). Save $100+ right off the top.

Happy skating!
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Switching to these from another pair of Maxxum skates with 84 mm wheels. They are a little heavier feeling but I've really enjoyed the increase in speed and smoothness. It hasn't been a huge increase, not enough to lighten my workout too much, but has made it more fun. Not too much of a loss of agility with the larger wheels. They also feel very stable on fast hills -- none of the wheel wobble. That and I love the green and black! I always seem to get some ankle bite with these hard shell skates, but it's ok.Hide